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Public Research University in Dekalb, IL. Operating on a semester system.
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Research University
Institution Type
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Life in Dekalb for Northern Illinois University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Dekalb.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$912
Cost of Living Index
88
Student Population
12,500
City Transportation
Walkability
48
Bikeability
52
Public Transit
DeKalb Public Transit, Metra (nearby)
Nearest Airports
DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, Chicago O'Hare International Airport (nearby)
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.8°F
Avg Snowfall
28.1 in
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Northern Illinois University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
19 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
Fanny Ruth Patterson Complex
Room types: single minisuites
Gilbert Hall
Capacity: 450
Room types: single, double
Grant
Room types: double, single
Grant C
Capacity: 600
Room types: single, double, triple
Grant Towers
Room types: double, single
Grant Towers C/D
Room types: double
Neptune East
Capacity: 550
Room types: single, double
Neptune Hall
Room types: double, single
Neptune North
Capacity: 550
Room types: single, double
Neptune West
Capacity: 550
Room types: single, double
New Residence Hall
Capacity: 1,000
Room types: single minisuite
Northern View Community
Room types: two-bedroom unit, single bedroom unit
Patterson East
Room types: double
Patterson Residence Hall
Room types: single minisuite
Patterson West
Room types: double
Stevenson Hall
Stevenson Towers
Capacity: 480
Room types: single, double, suite without bathroom, suite with bathroom
Stevenson Towers South A/B
Room types: double
Stevenson Towers South C/D
Room types: double
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Public
Email Domain
@northernillinoisu.edu
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Visit Website →Current Term: Summer 2026
Start: June 15, 2026
End: August 9, 2026
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